Make Noise has released a free album, Strega Musica, that features a wide range of well-known electronic musicians showcasing their work with the Strega synthesizer.
The album was curated by synthesist Alessandro Cortini, and the Strega itself is a collaboration between Cortini and Make Noise founder Tony Rolando.
“I’m here to present you a compilation of pieces composed on the Strega by some of our favorite musicians and friends,” notes Cortini. “It’s really great to see how each of them was able to make the instrument their own, and speak their own language through the grammar that is Strega.”
Rolando is represented on the album directly as a musician, and indirectly as co-creator of the Strega.
“As an instrument designer, I was surprised by the sounds these artists achieved,” he shared. “As a musician, the Strega sparked in me an energy I’ve not felt in a decade.”
The album features compositions by the following musicians:
- Abul Mogard
- Alessandro Cortini
- Ben Frost
- Caterina Barbieri
- Daniel Avery & Manni Dee
- Hiro Kone
- Daniel Miller
- Tony Rolando
- Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
- Julianna Barwick
- Kali Malone
- Marta Salogni
You can preview the album below or download it for free at Bandcamp:
This is a great way for a company to showcase the possibilities of their isntruments. What other instruments would you like something like this done for? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Very good songs. Especially “Era” by Alessandro Cortini.
First i thought it was Tony Orlando ;}
Strega looks like a good time.
liked the demos.
will listen this one later today
Loved the video here on the Strega. Well crafted selection of pieces to show the depth and breath of what the strega can do. On the fence with purchasing the strega. Love the Make Noise modules!! Let’s see what Christmas brings!
What a beautiful gift! Thank you MakeNoise.
One of my favorite albums of the year, actually. Surprised how diverse and cohesive it is. Guess it’s because they’re all using the same synth. Strega has more range than I thought.